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06/07/2026

It’s !

Check out this photo from 1949 showing Boilermakers in the Purdue Creamery buying cones for five cents a scoop. The creamery operated out of Smith Hall, which was funded through a $50,000 gift from William C. Smith of Williamsport, Indiana, to instruct students in modern dairying.

A nickel for a scoop sounds pretty sweet today! 🍨

06/05/2026

Nick Logan has officially been named the head of the John Purdue Club.

Since joining Purdue Athletics in 2019, he has helped lead the most successful fundraising periods in department history, strengthening support for Boilermaker student-athletes.

We are excited for Nick and his family, and we are grateful for his continued leadership of the John Purdue Club.

Boiler Up!

🔗https://boile.rs/nljpc65

06/03/2026

Grandparents University is next month! ✨

If your family is coming to campus for this exciting program, check out https://purdue.university/gpu for answers to frequently asked questions, a detailed schedule, and even a packing list! 🧳

Special thanks to our sponsors: Varcity, Purdue Federal Credit Union, and University Book Store.

05/28/2026

⚾ Batter up, Boilermakers! ⚾

Meet us in Wisconsin on June 26 as the Milwaukee Brewers battle the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. It’s the perfect Purdue outing for the whole family!

Grab your tickets and learn more: https://purdue.university/47LfIbc

05/26/2026

Make a splash for the Old Gold and Black by June 30! 🌊

$10+ gift = Boilermaker sunglasses
$75+ gift = Beach towel and sunglasses

Don’t “wave” goodbye to this deal! Make your gift today at https://purdue.university/4uCkdO8.

05/23/2026

A toast to something special. 🍷

In collaboration with alumni-owned Two Vintners Winery, we’ve released a limited 2023 Syrah crafted for Purdue wine lovers. Sourced from select vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley, this full-bodied red is a favorite of co-owner Morgan Lee (HHS’06) and a reflection of the winery’s award-winning craft.

It won’t last long—secure your bottle today at https://purdue.university/3FLofiW.

05/22/2026

🏎️ Accelerate your Boilermaker pride through the Purdue Alumni Association!

💛 Annual members receive a World’s Largest Drum lapel pin.
🖤 Life members receive two additional pins: the Engineering Fountain and game bibs!

Become a member—or upgrade your membership—today at https://purdue.university/4k7bqyy.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

From the classroom to the bookshelf 📚

Purdue University faculty and graduate students are sharing groundbreaking research, fresh perspectives, and powerful stories through their latest books.

Explore featured titles and discover the ideas shaping conversations around the world at https://purdue.university/3Pa0XbL.

05/18/2026

Purdue University President Mung Chiang has informed the Board of Trustees that he has accepted an offer to become President of Northwestern University on July 1. Per Trustees Chair Gary Lehman, the board will name an interim president in the coming weeks and initiate a search for a permanent president shortly thereafter. https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q2/purdue-trustees-president-chiang-to-depart-for-northwestern-university-presidency/